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Muay Thai

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  • 28-07-2018 8:48pm
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    Technope87
    Registered Users Posts: 39 ✭


    Hi, I am looking to start Muay Thai beginners classes, I’m 30 and living in drumcondra. Anywhere in town or north side that people would recommend for a beginner? Thanks :)


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    ASOT
    Registered Users Posts: 7,735 ✭✭✭ASOT


    Technope87 wrote: »
    Hi, I am looking to start Muay Thai beginners classes, I’m 30 and living in drumcondra. Anywhere in town or north side that people would recommend for a beginner? Thanks :)

    My cousins gym, just around the corner from you up beside the bald eagle in phibsbourgh!


    https://www.facebook.com/DublinCombatAcademy/


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    MarkY91
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    ASOT wrote: »
    My cousins gym, just around the corner from you up beside the bald eagle in phibsbourgh!


    https://www.facebook.com/DublinCombatAcademy/

    Might give it a look myself too. Beginner also.


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    Technope87
    Registered Users Posts: 39 ✭Technope87


    Cheers man, I’ll have a look!


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    ASOT
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    They cater for all levels, also do boxing. One of main trainers/owners is Craig Coakley, probably the best 61kg fighter in Europe.


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    Technope87
    Registered Users Posts: 39 ✭Technope87


    ASOT wrote: »
    They cater for all levels, also do boxing. One of main trainers/owners is Craig Coakley, probably the best 61kg fighter in Europe.

    Sounds good, perfect location for me aswell.


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    ASOT
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    Technope87 wrote: »
    Sounds good, perfect location for me aswell.

    Pop in the times are on the Facebook, first class is free.


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    Technope87
    Registered Users Posts: 39 ✭Technope87


    ASOT wrote: »
    Pop in the times are on the Facebook, first class is free.

    Yeah I’ll call in for a class. How much is it per month?


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    ASOT
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    Technope87 wrote: »
    Yeah I’ll call in for a class. How much is it per month?

    I haven't a clue off the top of my head sorry!


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    jimmii
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    I started with them back in the day. Top tip if you ever do a 1-2-1 with Craig make sure you're already in dam good shape it almost killed me lol! Top top guys if you want to get good they can get you very very good.


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    Technope87
    Registered Users Posts: 39 ✭Technope87


    jimmii wrote: »
    I started with them back in the day. Top tip if you ever do a 1-2-1 with Craig make sure you're already in dam good shape it almost killed me lol! Top top guys if you want to get good they can get you very very good.

    Yeah gonna call in soon for my first class seems to have good reviews!


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    jimmii
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    Technope87 wrote: »
    Yeah gonna call in soon for my first class seems to have good reviews!

    Collie is a superb coach you won't regret it.


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    rondog
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    Is the gym located near the cross guns snooker club?I tried to locate the gym the other day and couldn't find it.

    thanks


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    ASOT
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    rondog wrote: »
    Is the gym located near the cross guns snooker club?I tried to locate the gym the other day and couldn't find it.

    thanks

    Yeah it's in the fitness center directly behind it. If you go down the lane/alley it's the first right when the road turns.


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    davmol
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    What standard is the boxing?I have a striking back ground and would love to start the boxing but at a beginner level so i can learn the basics.Any idea if beginners can rock up and join in?Is there sparring in the classes as id like to get involved with some sparring?
    thaniks


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    ASOT
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    davmol wrote: »
    What standard is the boxing?I have a striking back ground and would love to start the boxing but at a beginner level so i can learn the basics.Any idea if beginners can rock up and join in?Is there sparring in the classes as id like to get involved with some sparring?
    thaniks

    They cover all levels, you will be looked after :)


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    davmol
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    Great stuff.Do you know if they do any sparring after /during the class?cheers


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    ASOT
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    davmol wrote: »
    Great stuff.Do you know if they do any sparring after /during the class?cheers

    I haven't been in a while but yeah there's usually some type of sparring, defo sparring on Saturdays


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    arybvtcw0eolkf
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    ASOT wrote: »
    My cousins gym, just around the corner from you up beside the bald eagle in phibsbourgh!


    https://www.facebook.com/DublinCombatAcademy/

    Drumcondra, yep this place for MT.


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